Kevin Ladd, COO of Scholarship.com, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the evolution of scholarships.com in its mission to demystify financial aid for students. They go through the importance of launching your scholarship search early and how scholarships.com has evolved to stay a crucial resource amid skyrocketing education expenses. 

Kevin dissects the influence of public scrutiny on the future of higher education, ponders the separation of sports from academics, and reflects on the profound impact of COVID-19 on college landscapes. Join us for a compelling exploration into creating a more accessible and economically feasible higher education system.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.
 

Introduction and Guest Background | 00:00 

The Evolution of Scholarships.com | 01:53 

The Importance of Scholarship Matching Sites | 02:39 

The Challenges of Affordability in Higher Education | 03:52 

The Role of Institutions in Access and Affordability | 04:52 

The Importance of Financial Literacy | 08:40 

The Future of Higher Education | 12:45

The Role of Data in Higher Education | 13:17 

The Need for Change in Higher Education | 13:39

The Role of Colleges in Community Development | 17:28

Conclusion and Contact Information | 18:42

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Scholarship.com Profile
• LinkedIn Profile